Signed Postal Cover.
This Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Famer (elected 1975) was chief mechanic extraordinaire, racking up more natrional Championship wins than any other grease monkey -- seven Indianapolis 500 championships among them; he worked for the likes of Gordon Johncock, Al Unser, A.J. Foyt and other legendary drivers. Item #46329
NOT a First Day Cover, but rather a Signed Postal Cover, 6½" X 3½", cancelled at Indianapolis, IN, on 28 May 1973 noting "Indianapolis / Home of / the '500' Festival." Single 8-cent "Copernicus / 1473-1973" stamp at upper right. Large inkstamped cachet at left commemorates this "500 Festival" and notes "Indianapolis 500-Mile Race / Hoosier Hospitality." Fine. Bignotti signs large and bold near the center in blue ballpoint. Small portion of original transmittal envelope present. Very unusual.
Price: $50.00